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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 33.98 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 33.98 and 16.58 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 33.98 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/33.98 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 33.98 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.14/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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